Tuition & Fees

TUITION

Tuition and fees become effective summer quarter and apply to all students unless otherwise specified. Tuition and fees are subject to change at the end of any term. Unless otherwise stated, the cost of books, lab coats, stethoscopes, and other miscellaneous expenses is not included in tuition or fees.

Tuition for the Anesthesiologist Assistant Program is approximately $7,300 per quarter for each of nine quarters. Upon successful completion of the Program, the student receives a Master of Medical Science degree.

The tuition cost is for a full-time course load (students are not permitted to enroll part-time in the Program) and does not include expenses for such required items as surgical scrubs to be purchased according to program specifications (approximately $30), textbooks (approximately $2,500), stethoscope and chest pieces (approximately $100), laboratory fees ($300.00), and professional liability insurance (approximately $100 each year) and insurance for needle stick and contact with potentially infectious bodily fluids ($49 each year). In-state and out-of-state tuition is the same and is subject to change.

FEES

Acceptance Fees

There is a non-refundable $300 acceptance fee for those applicants accepted into the Anesthesiologist Assistant Program. The acceptance deposits will be applied to the student's first quarter tuition payment. If an applicant accepted into the Anesthesiologist Assistant Program encounters circumstances that prevent their matriculation, any amount paid by the applicant that is above the non-refundable application fee and acceptance deposit will be refunded.

Administrative Fee

Because the institution incurs expenses whenever it provides administrative or educational services to a student, even if that student withdraws, the institution will retain an administrative fee of the lesser of 5% or $100.00 from the institutional charges used to calculate a refund.

Application Fee

Individuals seeking admissions to any South University program are charged a fee at the time of initial application. The application fee for the Anesthesiologist Assistant Program is $50. The receipt of the application fee does not constitute acceptance of the student. This fee is refundable if a refund is requested within three days of making application. A student paying this fee but not enrolling within one calendar year will be reassessed the fee upon reapplication.

Graduation Fee

A graduation fee of $125.00 will be collected from each candidate for graduation and is due and payable the quarter in which the candidate is to graduate. If the candidate is to receive a second degree at the same graduation ceremony, an additional fee of $50.00 will be charged. The fee will be $95.00 for a second degree awarded at a subsequent graduation ceremony.

AA Lab Fee

There is a $75.00 lab fee charged for each quarter of laboratory course work (total of $300.00)

Professional Society Membership Fees

Students enrolling in the Anesthesiologist Assistant Program are eligible to join the American Society of Anesthesiologists as a student member for $ 25.00 per year, which includes; the monthly journal Anesthesiology, newsletters, and free admission to the annual meeting. Students are also eligible to join the AA professional organization the American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAAA) for a fee of $ 60.00 which is good for the entire time in the program. Students are encouraged, but not required to join either organization.

Transcript Fee

Each student is entitled to have one free official transcript of his or her university work forwarded to another institution. The charge for additional copies is $5.00 each. Requests for transcripts should be submitted to the administrative office at the applicable campus. Academic transcripts will not be issued to any student who has an outstanding balance with the university or is in default on any federal, state, or institutional loans.

Payment of Tuition and Fees

All charges are due and payable on or before the registration date for each quarter. Circumstances which prevent a student from adhering to these dates should be discussed with the financial aid office. Students attending school under grants and/or loans should confer with the financial aid office concerning the payment of fees; students attending school under the G.I. Bill may discuss payment of school fees with the Director of Financial Aid. Failure to make proper payments, unless otherwise cleared with the financial aid office, will result in dismissal from the university. Grades will not be issued, degrees granted, or academic transcripts furnished until all financial obligations have been satisfied and all university property returned.